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PS-22-09 - Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) - Main Construction Contract (PRJ0012844)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 14:18

Tender

26 Jan 2022 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is managing a procurement process titled "PS-22-09 - Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) - Main Construction Contract." The project involves the construction of a renewable energy facility and two demonstrator houses in Cumnock, a location aimed at being a Centre of Excellence in Energy Systems Research. Classified under the construction industry (CPV code 45000000), this project emphasises works as its main procurement category. Initially in the tender stage and conducted under a selective procurement method, the procedure adopted a restricted procedure to invite potential candidates. The procurement kicked off with a tender period ending on 25th February 2022, followed by invitations to the second stage released on 14th March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, especially those specialising in energy systems and public construction projects. With a projected value of £10 million, this contract seeks suppliers with substantial technical qualifications and financial stability, as demonstrated by the requirement for trade certifications and a good credit score. Businesses with the capacity to engage in such a lengthy contract (lasting 720 days) and capable of environmental sustainability innovations, such as solar photovoltaic installations, are well-suited to participate. The project can enhance business growth through involvement in an impactful community-oriented project, creating educational and employment opportunities aligning with community benefits.

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Notice Title

PS-22-09 - Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) - Main Construction Contract (PRJ0012844)

Notice Description

The construction of the Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) in Cumnock, a Centre of Excellence in Energy Systems Research, and two Demonstrator Houses (located on the site of the Centre of Excellence).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The construction of the Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) in Cumnock, a Centre of Excellence in Energy Systems Research, and two Demonstrator Houses (located on the site of the Centre of Excellence).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030fa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055883-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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